Mold Crown Court has heard that Mark Bridger was 'probably responsible' for the death of April Jones. He has entered not guilty pleas to the charges he faces - of abduction, murder and perverting the course of justice.

Mr Bridger's defence barrister told the court his client's defence involves him 'conceding that he probably killed the child.'

The judge, Mr Justice Griffith-Williams said: 'That matter can be reported. You have indicated that the defendant's case is that he was probably responsible for the death of April.'

The man accused of the murder of Machynlleth schoolgirl April Jones has pleaded not guilty to the three charges he faces. Mark Bridger, who is 47, denied murder, abduction and perverting the course of justice at Mold Crown Court this morning.

Mark Bridger was arrested in the days after April Jones went missing Credit: Dyfed-Powys Police

Five-year-old April has not been seen since 1 October 2012. Police are continuing to search for her.